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A15 KDG

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KDG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,405 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 70,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,118 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,733 miles

osr tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A15 KDG is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 KDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 KDG registered?

A15 KDG is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is A15 KDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 KDG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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